Pandit Yogesh Samsi was born in the family of the renowned vocalists Pandit Dinkar Kaikini and Shashikala Kaikini. He was initiated into tabla by his father at the age of six, and continued under the guidance of Pandit H. Taranath Rao; from the age of ten he studied with the late Ustad Alla Rakha. An 'A' grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has given numerous solo performances as well as accompanied many distinguished artists. He has also accompanied Ustad Allah Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain in their solo performances. He has performed in music festivals throughout India as well as Europe, the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Africa among many other nations and places.